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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD5 postcode district.

County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtTD5
Telephone code01573
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 29 min4:26 am – 9:55 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 4 min8:35 am – 3:39 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,444 residentsin the Cheviot East census areaMedian age 55.51,623 households59% of homes owner-occupied42% owned outright8% social rented, 28% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate56% of adults are economically active, 1,618 in work, 35% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 15%, health and social work 12%, retail and wholesale 11%Getting to work: 40% work from home, 54% go by car, 1% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle44% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages35% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows 0°C1,009 mm of rain a year, 25 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November65 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 5°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksHownam Steeplehill · under a mileWhitton Lochlake · 2.2 miThowliestane Hillhill · under a mileShore Deanvalley · under a mileBerry Hillshills · 1.8 miCockerton Cleuchvalley · 1.2 miHorseshoe Woodwoodland · under a mileHeatherhope Reservoirreservoir · 2.5 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes49 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197938 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202141 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.3 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband57% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband95% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,821 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation171 m561 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 129 to 308 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalKelso Hospital10 miGP surgeryJedburgh Medical Practice8.0 miPharmacyJedburgh Health Care Limited8.1 miDentistJedburgh Family Dental Practice8.0 miPolice stationJedburgh Police Station8.1 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL39 miRailway stationTweedbank19 miBus stationJedburgh Bus Station8.0 miFerryBelvedere Ferry Landing20 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD5 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Hownam

  • Rutherfords Micropub - Kelso

    Bar

    24 Bridge Street The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb little friendly pub with great stout/porter

  • Horse and Hound - Bonchester Bridge

    Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewMy wife and I asked for a curry meal and were told that it was not on the menu for ...

  • Fox and Hounds - Denholm, Hawick

    Bar

    Main St, Denholm, Hawick, TD9 8NU

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent pub. Locals very friendly,beer excellent especially the local brew game bird.also very good value accommodation, all in all a ...

  • Cross Keys - Ancrum, Jedburgh

    Gastropub

    Ancrum, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH

    10 miles away

    4 star reviewNice menu and good food - bit pricey

  • Railway Tavern - Jedburgh

    52 High St, Jedburgh, TD8 6DQ

    8 miles away

    4 star reviewWe found this pub by accident and good luck. It's not high profile but worth finding. Good beer and pleasant folk. Dog ...

 

Top restaurants in Hownam

  • Caddy Mann - Jedburgh

    British Restaurant

    Mounthooly, Jedburgh, TD8 6TJ

    7.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent cuisine and menu every time we go. The only place to eat good food in and around the Borders. ...

  • Teviot Smokery Restaurant - Kelso

    Kelso, TD5 8LE

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGood food, very pleasant staff, wide variety of food and gifts for sale - well worth visiting

 

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Top hotels in Hownam

  • Red Lion Hotel - MELROSE, Earlston

    The Square, MELROSE, Earlston, TD4 6DB

    17.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThree of us went in September 2010, had a fantastic time. The breakfast was was the largest I have ...

  • Rose and Thistle Inn - Alwinton, Morpeth

    Alwinton, Alwinton, Morpeth, NE65 7BQ

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you are looking for a country pub with stunning views and fantastic good pub grub well priced, go no ...

  • Blue Bell Inn - Ford, Cornhill on Tweed

    Pallinsburn, Ford, Cornhill on Tweed, TD12 4SH

    14.3 miles away

    4 star reviewOn a cold wet miserable Monday we were directed to this pub. Great lunch - hot fresh and very ...

 

Top shops in Hownam

  • Just Plum - Kelso

    Gift Shop

    3 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HQ

    9.6 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely gift shop set back in the square. Lovely choice of gifts just a little bit different - friendly and ...

 

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Top takeaways in Hownam

  • Scott's View - St Boswells, Melrose

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0AP

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWOW excellent fish, white pudding and chips delivered. So fresh and hot. WOW a super find in St Bothwell ...

  • Exchange Inn - Jedburgh

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    8 Exchange Street, Jedburgh, TD8 6BH

    8.1 miles away

    5 star reviewA lovely traditional pub with a log fire and real ale. what more could you want? you do get more. ...

  • Good Food - Earlston

    32 High Street, Earlston, TD4 6HG

    17.4 miles away

    4 star reviewjust had your lemon chicken was very good

 

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